Louis XIV style secretary

Mathieu VathCopy of an old, Creation
Ebénisterie Mathieu VATH

A brief look back at the making of a Louis XIV style secretary in solid oak with cherry and walnut inlay for the drop-front and drawers.

Golden oak finish and varnish.

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This is a piece of furniture!
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Cutting and planing complete
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Door frame profiling
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    Mushroom molding
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    Gendarme's hat molding finished
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    Door frames finished
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    Pre-assembly of the doors
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    Upright moldings
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    Cornice molding
  • Moldings after routing
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Ready to be mounted
Assembly of the molding groove in the counter facing
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    Gluing the uprights
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    Bonding of the frame
  • Door gluing
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Woodwork finished
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Awaiting final touches
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A sneak peek inside
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Everything works perfectly
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Finished
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Interior after finishing touches

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